The Constantinopel Diary of Ulrich Jasper Seetzen (1802-1803)

Seetzen shows deep interest in the description and collection of musical instruments, used in 1800-Istanbul. He mentions a lot of instruments in different cultural, social and religious contexts, e.g. weddings, dances and religious ceremonies. So he is not only giving descriptions on the shape and characteristics of instruments, but often gave information on the use […]

While delving into the diary of Ulrich Jasper Seetzen, the study trip will follow the traces of late Ottoman transculturality in Istanbul`s present day material and immaterial heritage. Historical places and different communities, described by Seetzen, will be visited and documented (photography, video). How did Seetzen understand and describe daily life, cultural and religious practices before […]